Organic unrefined sweet almond oil has a pale-yellow hue and a faintly sweet and nutty aroma. It is incredibly rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (mostly oleic acid) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (primarily linoleic acid). It also has a high concentration of vitamins A and E and phytosterols. As far as benefits for the skin are concerned, sweet almond oil has been shown in research to hydrate, provide UV protection, reduce acne flare-ups, cleanse, moderate the visibility of striae gravidarum (a form of stretch marks common in pregnancy), and prevent new striae. Concerning sweet almond oil’s moisturizing ability, studies show that it only penetrates the most external layers of the skin which makes it capable of forming a light film over the skin to protect against excessive water loss as effectively as mineral or paraffin oil. As far as UV protection is concerned, sweet almond oil has been shown to prevent structural damage to the skin that is caused by UV radiation as well as slow down the skin’s photoaging process; it also has a natural sun protection factor (SPF) of 5. Sweet almond oil’s ability to heal and reduce acne flare-ups is in part due to its linoleic acids that have potent anti-microbial properties. Sweet almond oil is also light enough in texture to penetrate the surface of the skin and gently dislodge the dirt and debris accumulated in the skin pores and hair follicles which makes it great for inclusion in a pore refining or cleansing serum. Finally, as far as skin benefits are concerned, sweet almond oil is a very ideal oil for body massages because of its soothing and hydrating effects; moreover, it is even more beneficial as a pregnancy body and belly massage oil as studies show that it is very effective in reducing the visibility of current striae gravidarum (a unique form of stretch marks common in pregnancy) and preventing new striae or striae itching. Sweet almond oil is also incredibly useful as a hair treatment. Research suggests that it is a gentle and moisturizing conditioner for hair and has the ability to repair damaged and dry hair and restore it back to its original luster and shine.

Standard of Production/Certification: Organic
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Processing Type: Unrefined
Country of Origin: Morocco

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